A small gunong

Ferguson · 2nd August 2007, 11:32 PM

A small Philippine gunong. Overall length is 9 1/2". Laminated blade is 5 5/8" long. Handle material may be kamagong? It's a nice hard wood with a brown and almost black color. The guard is made from a coin that says Queen Victoria on one side. Rubber band scabbard wrapping replaced by rattan.

I'm guessing that the age is pre WWII. Comments or observations welcomed. Thanks for looking.

Steve Ferguson

Lew · 3rd August 2007, 05:30 PM

Steve

Nice little knife!

Lew

Battara · 3rd August 2007, 09:40 PM

Since the hilt is not quite in the pistol grip form, I would also assume pre-WWII, actually at least around 1900. Although not very decorative, the bladed is nicely laminated.

Lew · 3rd August 2007, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Although not very decorative, the bladed is nicely laminated.

I don't think I would care much about the ascetics of the knife if I were on the receiving end of that little dagger

Lew

Ferguson · 4th August 2007, 01:57 AM

Thanks guys. I was pleasantly surprised to find the lamination.

Steve

2nd August 2007, 11:32 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	A small gunong A small Philippine gunong. Overall length is 9 1/2". Laminated blade is 5 5/8" long. Handle material may be kamagong? It's a nice hard wood with a brown and almost black color. The guard is made from a coin that says Queen Victoria on one side. Rubber band scabbard wrapping replaced by rattan. I'm guessing that the age is pre WWII. Comments or observations welcomed. Thanks for looking. Steve Ferguson

3rd August 2007, 05:30 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Steve Nice little knife! Lew

3rd August 2007, 09:40 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	Since the hilt is not quite in the pistol grip form, I would also assume pre-WWII, actually at least around 1900. Although not very decorative, the bladed is nicely laminated.

4th August 2007, 01:57 AM	#5
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thanks guys. I was pleasantly surprised to find the lamination. Steve